Over 100 turboprop planes sold

Source: Xinhua | 2018-05-21

CHINA has delivered more than 100 domestically-produced MA60 and MA600 turboprop planes, including 57 to overseas customers, according to the developer on Saturday.

Developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China Xi’an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Ltd, the MA60 and MA600 turboprop aircraft are designed to operate regional commercial flights.

The MA60 was the first short-range regional turboprop aircraft made in China in line with international airworthiness criteria. It was designed for short airstrips. The MA600 is an upgraded version of the MA60.

The manufacturer is now developing the MA700 whose maiden flight is set for 2019.

Designed to be a high-speed turboprop regional aircraft, the MA700 has received 185 orders of intent from 11 domestic and foreign customers.